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- CBC
5 Sask. politicians break down misconceptions of the job. First up: there's no summer break
Social Sharing While many people head to the lake or disconnect from the world over the summer months, Saskatchewan politicians say that's not quite so easy for them. While it's great to have a phone to always stay connected, "the bad side of it is you're also connected and anybody and everybody forgets that you're on vacation," said former Saskatchewan Party MLA Paul Merriman, who served in cabinet positions under premiers Brad Wall and Scott Moe. "They just assume you're in your office and you're working." Merriman joined CBC's podcast This is Saskatchewan for its latest episode, which took a closer look at the life of politicians during summer. Recent summers with devastating wildfires have meant politicians having to shorten vacations or time away. Merriman and Liberal MP Buckley Belanger both said it's a struggle to balance time in their constituencies, and in committee meetings, with being at local events and spending time in affected communities. "Between trying to manage that travel schedule, we want to make sure that we're back home and people see us," Belanger said, speaking of himself and his fellow MPs. "We've been making every effort to be at both places. And that does take some time, but it's something that we were expecting and that we're committed to." Local events are important too, whether they are flipping pancakes in the rural areas of their constituency, or the recent — and much larger — Midwest Legislative Conference in Saskatoon. The reason? It gives them real face time with the people who elected them. For Lloydminster Sask. Party MLA Colleen Young, the current minister of energy and resources, summer means meeting with industry representatives, touring resource facilities and talking about developing the province's economy. "There hasn't been a break at this point in time for me," Young said. "But you know what? That doesn't bother me. I've always been a hard worker and I've always put in the time that is necessary to learn, to listen and to try to understand what our province is all about and the people that we have living here in the challenges that they face." Check out more from CBC's This is Saskatchewan 'We don't hate each other' Across the political spectrum, elected officials say one of the biggest misconceptions is that people on opposing sides of the aisle are sworn enemies. "We don't hate each other," Regina-Wascana Conservative MP Michael Kram said, adding that politicians are actually quite collegial outside of question period. "When we were coming back [to Ottawa] after the election, I had the opportunity to meet Liberal and Bloc MPs, and their families, and we congratulated each other for getting re-elected. And it's almost like coming back for the first day of school after a long summer vacation." As they sling hot dogs or paddle in Regina's Dragon Boat Festival, these politicians not only get a chance to meet with their constituents, but also a chance to see each other as people first and politicians second, according to Regina-University NDP MLA Sally Housser. "Summertime is a really good time in that respect, to get to see the folks on the other side of the aisle, and just being out serving their communities and getting along."
CTV News
28-07-2025
- CTV News
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National Post
27-07-2025
- National Post
U.S. politics threaten to complicate Canada's co-hosting of 2026 World Cup
OTTAWA — With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament. Article content Next year's FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with the three countries hosting a record 48 teams. Between June 11 and July 19, they will play 104 matches, most of them in the U.S. Article content Article content Article content With millions of fans expected to cross borders to attend the games, U.S. President Donald Trump's harsh immigration policies — which include travel bans on some countries, immigration raids and mass deportations — are generating anxiety. Article content 'This is all being driven by the United States. And we're entirely the guilty party here,' said Victor Matheson, a professor at College of Holy Cross in Massachusetts who specializes in sports economics. Article content 'You could have significant immigration problems with fans and players going across borders.' Article content The U.S. has travel bans in place for 12 countries and restrictions in place for seven, and is considering banning travellers from another 36 countries. Article content Though there are exemptions for athletes, staff and families, the unpredictability of Trump's administration means no one knows for certain what kind of rules might be in place by the time the tournament starts. Article content Economist Andrew Zimbalist, who wrote a book on the economics of hosting the World Cup, said Trump has the ability to make it difficult for people to travel, but it's not clear whether he will actually do so. Article content Article content 'I think probably Trump himself might not have the answers because … he responds very impetuously to changes in his environment,' he said. Article content Concerns about visas or political opposition to Trump might lead some soccer fans to decide not to attend at all, while others opt to attend the games in Canada instead, Zimbalist suggested. But he also pointed out that the quarter, semifinals and final are all taking place in the U.S. Article content A spokesperson for Canadian Heritage said Canada could see a million international visitors during the tournament. Article content 'Given the tri-national nature of the event, it is anticipated that international and domestic travellers will move back and forth between Canada and the United States. The focus will continue to be on the flow of movement, the safety of travellers and the security of the borders,' the spokesperson said. Article content A spokesperson for the Canada Border Services Agency said the agency is working closely with federal government departments, host cities and FIFA 'in the safety and security planning for this international event.'
